Ultimate Mountaintop Adventure

SARAH + BARTOSZ

Rainbow Mountain, Whistler, BC

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Sarah & Bartosz | Rainbow Mountain Elopement in Whistler, BC

Some wedding days feel larger than life, not because of where they take place, but because of how deeply personal they are.

Sarah and Bartosz chose to exchange their vows on top of Rainbow Mountain in Whistler, surrounded by snow-covered peaks and endless alpine views. Reaching the ceremony location required a helicopter flight into the backcountry, careful planning, and a tightly coordinated timeline. Once we landed on the mountain, we had just one hour to capture portraits, document their ceremony, and create the photos, films, and social content that would tell the story of their day.

What stood out most wasn’t the scenery, though it was breathtaking. It was the way they approached the day. Every decision felt intentional. Every moment felt unhurried. Despite the logistics, the day never felt rushed. They created space to be fully present with each other, and that sense of calm carried through the entire experience.

A bride and groom stand with an officiant in front of snow-covered mountains, likely during a wedding ceremony.

Vendors:

Photography & Film:   @lilacstudios
Helicopter:   @blackcombhelicopters

A couple in wedding attire stands on a snowy mountain next to a black helicopter, with snow-covered peaks and a cloudy sky in the background.

Instagram Reel

A bride and groom embrace outdoors in snowy mountains; the bride wears a veil and fur stole, and the groom is in a dark suit.
A bride in a white dress and brown shawl holds a bouquet while walking beside her groom in a suit across a snowy landscape, capturing the magic of a Whistler elopement wedding.

Signature Wedding Film

For us, this was one of the most memorable wedding days we have ever documented. It was our first time flying in a helicopter, our first time photographing and filming a wedding on a mountaintop like this, and, as it turns out, a good reminder that neither of us is afraid of heights after all. Even after years of documenting weddings, there were moments when we had to pause, look around, and take it all in ourselves.

Their vows spoke about adventure, growth, faith, and the life they have built together over the past six years. Standing above the clouds, surrounded by the mountains they love so much, it felt less like a wedding day and more like a reflection of who they are as a couple.

This collection brings together the photographs, wedding film, and social media edit from their day on Rainbow Mountain – a celebration of adventure, intention, and two people creating a wedding experience that felt completely their own.

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I cried so much watching it. The song selection was magnifique, and my parents kept talking about how impressed they were with the quality. You did such a great job capturing our story. Thank you so much!"

SARAH + BARTOSZ

The Gallery

Mountain landscape with pine trees in the foreground, a valley below, and snow-capped peaks in the distance under a cloudy sky.
A dark suit jacket on a hanger is suspended from an antler chandelier against a wooden paneled wall.
Cufflinks in a box, a boutonniere, flower petals, and brown shoes arranged on a wooden surface.
A man wearing glasses and casual clothes sits in a leather armchair, smiling and laughing. Dress shoes are visible on a nearby table. The setting appears to be indoors.
Man in glasses and a white dress shirt stands indoors by a wooden staircase, fastening the cuff of his shirt sleeve.
A man in formal attire sits on a chair, tying his brown shoes in a modern interior with wooden stairs and light-colored walls.
A man in glasses and a white shirt fastens the buttons on his light gray vest, wearing a reddish-brown tie and standing near a wooden staircase.
A man in a vest and tie hangs a dark suit jacket on an antler-shaped wall rack in a room with wooden walls.
A man wearing glasses and a vest puts on a suit jacket in a room with wooden walls and an antler chandelier.
A man in casual clothes helps another man in a suit fasten his jacket in a room with wooden walls and an antler chandelier.
A man in a dark suit, white shirt, and orange tie adjusts his boutonniere while wearing glasses and a wristwatch, standing against a wooden background.
A person in a white shirt writes on a small piece of paper with a pen at a wooden table.
A person sits indoors writing at a table, while a balcony with trees and snow-covered mountains is visible through glass doors in the background.
A white lace wedding dress hangs on a wooden hanger from a staircase railing in a modern, sunlit interior.
Close-up of white lace fabric with floral embroidery, showing intricate patterns and delicate textures.
Two women smile at each other and hold drinks; one wears a blue dress, the other a pink robe with a white wedding dress hanging in the background.
A woman in a blue dress fastens the back of a bride’s white gown in a room with wooden doors and cabinets.
Two women, one in a blue dress and the other in a white lace wedding gown, smile at each other while standing indoors near a wooden wardrobe.
A woman in a white lace wedding dress adjusts an earring while standing indoors near a wooden door.
Woman in a white lace wedding dress adjusts her necklace, looking down with dark hair styled in loose curls.
A person in a white, floral lace wedding dress puts on a matching lace glove, standing indoors near a wooden door.
A person stands on a wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Man in a dark suit with a red tie and boutonnière stands on a wooden dock near water, looking to the side with trees in the background.
A bride in a white dress and another woman in a blue dress walk together on a path in a wooded park area.
A bride in a white wedding dress walks toward a groom in a suit, standing on a wooden dock by a grassy area with trees.
A bride in a white dress approaches a groom in a dark suit standing on a dock by a lake, with mountains and trees in the background.
A groom in a suit smiles at a bride in a veil and lace dress as they stand on a lakeside dock with mountains and trees in the background.
A bride and groom embrace on a wooden dock by a lake, surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A newlywed couple embraces by a lake, with the groom in a suit and the bride in a lace dress and veil, surrounded by trees in the background.
A bride and groom stand together on a wooden dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand on a wooden dock by a lake, smiling and holding hands, with trees and mountains in the background.
A bride and groom stand close together on a dock by a lake, holding hands and smiling at each other, with trees and mountains in the background.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand on a wooden dock by a lake, with mountains and trees in the background; the groom kisses the bride on the forehead.
A bride and groom embrace by a lake, with mountains and trees in the background. The groom kisses the bride’s forehead while she closes her eyes.
A bride and groom stand by a lake, facing each other and smiling, with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.
A metal building features a round "Blackcomb Helicopters" logo with a mountain and helicopter graphic; two windows are visible, and a helicopter blade is partially shown on the right.
A bouquet of white, pink, and dark red flowers with green foliage set against a pale, cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand on a wooden deck overlooking a forest and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom walk toward a black helicopter on a landing pad in a mountainous area, carrying bags, with another person near the helicopter.
A scenic view of a forested valley with a lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride and groom wearing headsets sit inside a helicopter, holding bouquets and smiling, dressed in wedding attire.
A close-up of two people holding hands, one wearing white lace, with a bouquet of green leaves and white flowers nearby.
A black helicopter is parked on a snowy mountain landscape under a cloudy sky, with snow-covered peaks in the background.
A black helicopter is parked on a snowy landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Three people stand outdoors on a snowy mountain during a wedding ceremony, with the officiant between the bride and groom. Snow-covered peaks and a cloudy sky are in the background.
A bride and groom stand facing each other during an outdoor wedding ceremony on a snowy mountain, with the bride holding a bouquet and wearing a fur shawl.
A couple stands with an officiant on a snowy mountain peak, surrounded by snow-covered landscapes and partly cloudy skies.
Three people stand together on a snowy mountain with a cloudy sky; one officiates while the other two appear to be exchanging wedding vows.
A couple exchanges vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony with an officiant, set against a snowy mountain backdrop.
A bride in a fur shawl and veil reads from a piece of paper while standing next to a groom in a suit holding a notebook.
A bride and groom stand with an officiant in front of snow-covered mountains, likely during a wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom stand with an officiant during an outdoor wedding ceremony in a snowy mountain setting. The bride wears a fur stole and the groom reads from a phone.
A man in a suit with a red tie and boutonniere holds an open notebook, reading from it.
A bride and groom exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony in a snowy mountain setting, with an officiant standing between them.
A bride and groom exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony in a snowy mountain setting, officiant standing behind them.
A bride and groom kiss on a snow-covered mountain with distant peaks and a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors in snowy mountains; the bride wears a veil and fur stole, and the groom is in a dark suit.
A bride and groom kiss outdoors; the bride wears a lace dress, brown fur shawl, and veil, while the groom wears a dark suit and glasses.
A bride and groom stand together on snowy ground, holding a floral bouquet, with snow-covered mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walks on a snow-covered mountain ridge under a partly cloudy sky with distant mountain ranges visible.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire walks together on a snowy mountain landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Bride and groom stand together on a snowy mountain peak under a partly cloudy sky with footprints leading up to them.
A bride and groom stand close together, smiling, with snow-covered mountains in the background. The bride wears a fur shawl and veil, while the groom holds a bouquet.
A couple stands and embraces on a rocky outcrop surrounded by snow-covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride in a white dress and brown shawl holds a bouquet while walking beside her groom in a suit across a snowy landscape, capturing the magic of a Whistler elopement wedding.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand across a snowy mountain landscape under a cloudy sky.
A bride and groom stand together on a snowy mountain, facing away and looking at the distant snow-covered peaks under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride in a fur shawl holds a cascading bouquet of pink, white, and dark burgundy flowers with greenery, standing outdoors in a snowy mountain setting.
A bride in a white lace dress hugs a groom in a dark suit from behind; they stand on snow with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
A bride and groom embrace and kiss in a snowy, mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
A bride in a white wedding dress stands on snow-covered ground, holding a bouquet, with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
A bride in a white dress and veil holds a bouquet while standing on a snowy mountain with a scenic background of snow-covered peaks under a partly cloudy sky.
A bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers stands outdoors on a snowy mountain under a cloudy sky.
A man in a dark suit with a boutonnière stands on a snowy mountain, with snow-covered peaks and a blue sky in the background.
A man in a suit with a boutonnière stands on a rock in a snowy mountain landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a snowy mountain next to a black helicopter, with snow-covered peaks and a cloudy sky in the background.
A couple stands on a snowy mountain slope under a partly cloudy sky, with a rugged peak in the background—perfect for a Whistle bear wedding amid nature’s grandeur.
A black helicopter is parked on a snowy mountain slope under a partly cloudy sky, with a person standing nearby and snow-covered peaks in the background.
A bride and groom stand together in snow near a helicopter, with mountains in the background. The bride holds a bouquet of pink flowers and greenery.
A bride and groom stand together on snow near a black helicopter, with the groom holding the bride from behind and both smiling.
Five people stand on snow in front of a black helicopter and snow-covered mountains, with one person in a wedding dress holding a bouquet.
A bride and groom stand on snow next to a black helicopter, holding hands and facing away, with mountains and clouds in the background.
A bride and groom wearing headsets sit inside a helicopter; the groom gestures with his hands while the bride smiles, holding a bouquet of flowers.
A bride in a veil and fur shawl stands next to a man in a suit as a woman in a blue dress runs toward them in an outdoor mountain setting.
A bride in a veil and a groom in a suit embrace a smiling woman wearing sunglasses outdoors near a forested hillside.
A person pours sparkling wine into a row of empty champagne flutes on a wooden table, with another person standing nearby.
A group of people in formal attire clink glasses and smile outdoors, with a red maple leaf decoration on the building behind them.
A bride and groom stand on a helipad embracing, with helicopters and forested mountains visible in the background.

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